Hesston College is a great place to get involved in theatre. Our smaller size ensures one-on-one attention and a genuine relationship formed with the students. We care about you as a person. Also, there are many more opportunities for you as a freshman and sophomore that might not be available at a four-year school.

If you are interested in theatre as a major, Hesston is the perfect place to begin your education because of the experience you’ll receive here. Freshmen and sophomores get all the roles! Students have ample opportunities to perform on stage or help behind the scenes at Hesston College. The theatre department produces four shows each school year in addition to several other performance venues that arise including chapels, worship services, special college functions, and miscellaneous community events. Students with special interests (i.e. improv, dance, mime, church drama) are encouraged and supported in their endeavors.

Many students who participate in our theatre program are not theatre majors. Some enjoyed participating in high school and want to continue on in college. Some have never participated before but have always wanted to try it. Others consider it to be their niche and audition for every show. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro, we have room for you in our program and will prepare you for whatever comes next.

Creativity and talent should be nurtured by positive and driven faculty and staff who recognize the potential in every individual.

Students should be given hands-on, professional experiences with individual instruction.

Theatre is not contained on the stage but can be utilized in every profession and classroom.

Theatre is a gift and the talents and skills of each of us were given by God so that we might use them to better understand and appreciate God’s creation.

Hesston College admits those students who will benefit from the educational environment of the college and who will contribute to the shared life of the campus community. Applicants seeking a degree from Hesston College must be graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent to be eligible to attend. Admission is granted after careful review of the candidate’s academic promise, social character, and potential for success. Hesston College does not discriminate based on age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, or disability. Applicants who have not completed high school but have taken the General Educational Development tests (G.E.D.) are considered for admission on the basis of official test scores. Each applicant to Hesston College shall be considered for acceptance based on the indicators below. Evidence of each indicator may include but not be limited to official academic records, student information forms, personal reference forms, or personal contact with the applicant. Failure to meet any criterion may result in Academic Contractual Acceptance or rejection of the application.

A high school transcript indicates an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, and college transcript(s) (if applicable) indicates a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Transcript analysis shows successful completion of appropriate high school curriculum or GED certificate.

A standardized achievement test in the form of ACT or SAT is completed and results are reported to Hesston College. 

ACT Reading Score is 15 or above and ACT Composite Score is 15 or above.

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score is 410 or above and SAT Composite Score is 830 or above.

ACCUPLACER reading score of 236 or above. (ACCUPLACER is accepted for transfer students without an ACT or SAT score or students who have been out of high school for at least one year. If a student has been out of high school for less than a year and doesn’t have an ACT or SAT score, ACCUPLACER may be offered. Students must achieve a 236 or above on all sections or may enter on Academic Contractual Acceptance.)

Shows academic readiness to do college-level work (based on class rank, coursework rigor, or other academic indicators).

Displays appropriate social interactions.

Will contribute to the campus community in a positive way.

Able to live independently by managing such things as time schedule, self-care, and finances.

Understands the expectations of Hesston College and is able to adhere to stated community standards.

Expresses personal and academic goals for attending college.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by an Academic Contractual Acceptance Committee chosen and chaired by the vice president of Admissions and will include: vice president of Student Life, academic dean, and admissions counselor.

Hesston College does not have an application deadline, but you are advised to apply as early as possible, especially if you are seeking financial aid.

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